09 October 2026
Low cloud lifting and patchy drizzle clearing in the morning to fine breaks. Isolated afternoon showers about the ranges. Low cloud returning to the Kaikoura Coast in the evening. Light winds, easterlies about the coast.
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Mount Richmond Forest Park
This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Pelorus River valley.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
6 bunks
Booking
Required
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 3:39 am
09 October 2026
Low cloud lifting and patchy drizzle clearing in the morning to fine breaks. Isolated afternoon showers about the ranges. Low cloud returning to the Kaikoura Coast in the evening. Light winds, easterlies about the coast.
10 October 2026
Isolated showers, with increasing cloudy periods. Northerlies developing in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers. Northerlies, dying out in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds.
13 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing.
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This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Pelorus River valley.
Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.